Padstow to Host New Christmas Fayre This December

A New Festive Attraction Comes to Cornwall this December

A brand-new Christmas celebration is set to bring thousands of visitors to Padstow this winter, as the harbour town prepares to host the Padstow Christmas Fayre from Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th December 2025.

The four-day event is free to attend and promises a packed programme of festive food, entertainment and community-led celebrations, right in the heart of one of Cornwall’s most picturesque coastal towns.

Star Chefs and Seasonal Cheer

Headlining the culinary line-up are two of Cornwall’s best-known chefs, Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth, who will be taking part in live demonstrations and joining the event’s vibrant schedule of activities.

Visitors can expect:

• Chef demonstrations and masterclasses

• An artisan market

• Family activities and carol singing

• A lantern display and fireworks

• Plus, more yet to be announced

The event is being produced by Mission Code, the team behind the award-winning Porthleven and St Ives Food Festivals, and is designed to celebrate Cornish food and drink while also raising funds and awareness for Hospitality Action and the RNLI.

Designed by the Community, for the Community

The Padstow Harbour Commissioners appointed Mission Code to develop the event as a way to bring activity and joy to the town during the quieter winter months.

A dedicated steering group of residents and business owners is working with the organisers to shape the Fayre’s harbourside festivities.

Steering group member Adrian Oliver said:

“We are so pleased to welcome a new four-day festive event to celebrate our brilliant Cornish food and drink producers, chef talent, Christmas and all things Padstow.”

A Brand Rooted in Padstow’s Identity

The festival’s new visual identity was created by Cornish brand consultant Jaz Cottam, who drew inspiration from Padstow’s folklore, yuletide traditions and its strong sense of place.

The logo features a fishing boat, putting the harbour at the heart of the design. The Christmas-inspired colour palette includes shades named ‘mistletoe’, ‘brandy cream’, ‘deep berry’ red, ‘spruce green’ and ‘December sky’ blue.

Everything You Need to Know

Whether you’re a Padstow resident or planning a festive trip to Cornwall, Padstow Christmas Fayre is being billed as a family-friendly event with something for everyone.

To stay updated, visit www.padstowchristmasfayre.co.uk